Obituary: Jimmy Dale Austin

Feb. 8, 1951 - Oct. 8, 2008

Feb. 8, 1951 - Oct. 8, 2008

October 10, 2008

WALKERTON - Jimmy Dale Austin, 57 passed into God's hands on Wednesday, October 8, 2008, in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, South Bend. Jimmy was born on February 8, 1951, in Marked Tree, Arkansas to Leonard and Vera (Coons) Austin. He lived most of his life in the Lakeville-Walkerton area. Jimmy was an avid NRA member, loved woodworking and spending time with his family. He spent eight years in the United States Marine Corps, which gave him an opportunity to see many places in the world. He had many friends and strong ties in his community. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Theresa Â?TerriÂ?; a daughter, Christina (Roger) Harbaugh of Walkerton; a son, James (Kristi) Austin of Walkerton; a brother, Jerry (Brenda) Austin of Walkerton; two sisters, Virginia Ballinger of Mishawaka and Joan (Craig) Stein of Lakeville; three grandsons, A.J. Austin, Jimmy Harbaugh, and Kyle Harbaugh; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and two sisters Loretta Kreske and Marty Â?KatieÂ? Vendola. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 11, 2008, in the Zahoran Funeral Home, 1826 S. Kemble Avenue. Military services and burial will follow in Fair Cemetery. Family and friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday in the funeral home where a Rosary will be recited at 5:00 p.m. Contributions may be made to the family to help defray funeral costs. To leave the family an online condolence or to share memories with the family, please visit our website www.zahoran.com.